Modern View Constructions designs, builds and installs complete kitchen renovations in Shellharbour, Shell Cove, Albion Park and surrounding suburbs. We build the cabinetry in-house and manage the whole job, from the first measure-up to handover.
Modern View Constructions is a locally owned Illawarra builder servicing Shellharbour and nearby suburbs. We design, build and install complete kitchen renovations, build the cabinets in-house and coordinate the licensed plumbers and electricians.
Shellharbour is a mix of established homes and newer estates, and the kitchen questions are different in each. In and around Shellharbour Village, Oak Flats, Warilla and Albion Park, many homes are brick houses from the 1970s to the 1990s. Their kitchens were often built as small, closed-off rooms with dated cabinetry and limited bench space, so the brief is usually more room, more storage and a layout that works with the rest of the house.
Further out, in newer areas like Shell Cove and Calderwood, the homes are more recent. There the work tends to be upgrading a standard builder-grade kitchen to something custom: better cabinetry, stone benchtops, a butler's pantry or a layout that suits how the family actually lives.
Good to know: we focus on full kitchen renovations. We're not the right fit for one-off repairs or small odd jobs.
Closed-off galley kitchens are common in homes from the 1970s to the 1990s. We talk through layout options with you before quoting, so you know what a more open or better-planned kitchen would involve.
In newer Shell Cove and Calderwood homes the kitchen is usually sound but basic. Custom cabinetry, a stone benchtop and a pantry can lift it a long way without a full rebuild.
Many Shellharbour homes are close to the water. Salt air is hard on hardware and finishes, so we choose products that suit coastal conditions.
The laundry often sits right next to the kitchen. Renovating both in one project can mean less disruption and fewer separate trade visits.
In older brick homes, taking in some of the dining space can make room for an L-shaped kitchen with an island bench, giving you more bench space and a place to sit.
In newer estate homes, keeping the main kitchen open to the living area and moving the mess into a butler's pantry is a popular way to get more storage without losing the open feel.
Durable benchtops, quality hardware and easy-clean surfaces hold up better in homes close to the water, where salt air and humidity are part of daily life.
Most kitchen renovations in our area cost between $20,000 and $60,000. The table shows what each level usually includes.
| Level | Typical cost | What you usually get |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen refresh | $10,000 – $20,000 | New doors, benchtop, tapware and paint, same layout |
| Mid-range renovation | $25,000 – $45,000 | New cabinets, stone benchtop, new appliances, splashback and lighting |
| High-end renovation | $50,000 – $80,000+ | Custom joinery, premium appliances, layout changes, butler's pantry |
Ballpark figures, not quotes. Price depends on size, layout, materials and appliances. We give you a written quote after a site visit. See the full kitchen renovation cost guide.
We visit, talk through how you use your kitchen and budget, and measure up.
We prepare a layout, help you choose finishes, and give you a written quote.
We build and fit the cabinetry and carry out the building work. Licensed trades are booked in as needed.
We check the work, clean up and walk you through your new kitchen.
We renovate kitchens in Shellharbour and the suburbs around it. Tap a suburb with a link to see our renovation work there.
Also renovating in Kiama? See our kitchen renovations in Kiama, or our main Wollongong and Illawarra kitchen page.
Yes. We renovate kitchens in Shellharbour, Shell Cove, Oak Flats, Albion Park, Calderwood, Warilla, Dapto and Kanahooka, along with other suburbs across the Illawarra.
Yes. If your kitchen is sound but basic, we can replace the cabinetry, benchtop and splashback, add a butler's pantry or change the layout to suit how you use the space.
We can talk through layout options for older brick homes, including making the kitchen work better with the rest of the house. We go through what is involved, and what it would cost, before we quote.
Most kitchen renovations in our area cost between $20,000 and $60,000. A refresh that keeps the same layout is usually $10,000 to $20,000, a mid-range renovation $25,000 to $45,000, and a high-end renovation $50,000 to $80,000 or more. These are guides only. We give you a written quote after a site visit.
No. In NSW, plumbing and electrical work must be done by licensed tradespeople, and we don't carry out that work ourselves. We bring in trusted licensed plumbers and electricians and coordinate them as part of your renovation.
We focus on complete kitchen renovations, so we're not the right fit for one-off repairs, small fixes or handyman work.
Tell us a little about your project and we'll get back to you within 1 business day.
No obligation. Choose "Renovation" as the project type.
